Israeli Troops Using Trebuchet to Clear Brush Near Lebanon Border

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Israeli troops used a trebuchet to launch fireballs over the wall near the Israeli border with Lebanon to clear dense brush. The IDF confirmed that the trebuchet was a local initiative by reservists at a northern outpost and not widely used.

Key Points

  • Trebuchets were a marvel of technology in their day and influenced the study of physics.
  • The trebuchet used a pallet of cinderblocks as a counterweight and vegetation soaked with oil or gasoline as ammunition.
  • The IDF confirmed that the trebuchet was a local initiative by reservists at a northern outpost.

Pros

  • Trebuchets have longer range and better accuracy than older catapult designs.
  • The trebuchet was a creative solution for clearing dense brush near the border with Lebanon.

Cons

  • Some may view the use of a trebuchet and fireballs as unconventional or excessive for brush clearing.